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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

GRT 300MOT history

GRT 300 is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 179,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

GRT 300 silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
179,502 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GRT 300
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GRT 300 was last recorded at 179,502 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 1,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,252 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,250 miles
Average per year
5,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,502 miles
  • 2025 – 178,252 miles
  • 2024 – 177,818 miles
  • 2023 – 177,625 miles
  • 2022 – 169,991 miles
  • 2021 – 166,102 miles
  • 2020 – 162,598 miles
  • 2019 – 152,929 miles
  • 2018 – 143,016 miles
  • 2017 – 138,704 miles
  • 2016 – 134,348 miles
  • 2015 – 127,648 miles
  • 2014 – 121,241 miles
  • 2013 – 118,099 miles
  • 2012 – 114,520 miles
  • 2011 – 110,416 miles
  • 2010 – 106,672 miles
  • 2009 – 100,573 miles
  • 2008 – 95,153 miles
  • 2007 – 83,517 miles
  • 2006 – 74,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,502 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,502 miles (+1,250)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    179,502 miles
    Test number
    267204301045
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass178,252 miles (+434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    178,252 miles
    Test number
    745943423319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass177,818 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    177,818 miles
    Test number
    825401127673
    • MinorNearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail177,818 miles (+193)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,818 miles
    Test number
    786823935322
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass177,625 miles (+7,634)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    177,625 miles
    Test number
    768276291206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass169,991 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    169,991 miles
    Test number
    394275604552
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail169,991 miles (+3,889)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,991 miles
    Test number
    408066778879
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass166,102 miles (+3,504)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    166,102 miles
    Test number
    467046816725
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass162,598 miles (+9,669)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    162,598 miles
    Test number
    376832736854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass152,929 miles (+9,913)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    152,929 miles
    Test number
    582586278155
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust rubbers worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cv boot slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door glass small crack

  11. Pass143,016 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    143,016 miles
    Test number
    370172126607
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail143,016 miles (+4,312)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,016 miles
    Test number
    217198698544
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass138,704 miles (+4,356)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    138,704 miles
    Test number
    848801020841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass134,348 miles (+6,700)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    134,348 miles
    Test number
    516050406324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass127,648 miles (+6,407)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    127,648 miles
    Test number
    195194655407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail121,241 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,241 miles
    Test number
    677266254001
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass121,241 miles (+3,142)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    121,241 miles
    Test number
    859856054035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass118,099 miles (+3,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    118,099 miles
    Test number
    785344583104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass114,520 miles (+4,104)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    114,520 miles
    Test number
    278635592430
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside rear brake slightly binding
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass110,416 miles (+3,744)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    110,416 miles
    Test number
    145797391116
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside mirror outer casing damaged.
    • NoteOffside rear brake slightly binding.

  21. Pass106,672 miles (+6,099)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    106,672 miles
    Test number
    283169180129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged

  22. Fail100,573 miles2 repaired6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,573 miles
    Test number
    322196699133
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront reg.plate cracked
    • NoteNSR tyre getting low
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear brakes slightly binding

  23. Pass100,573 miles (+5,420)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    100,573 miles
    Test number
    954986199105
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront reg.plate cracked
    • NoteNSR tyre getting low
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear brakes slightly binding

  24. Pass95,153 miles (+11,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    95,153 miles
    Test number
    273934198459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass83,517 miles (+8,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    83,517 miles
    Test number
    863929097106
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass74,907 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    74,907 miles
    Test number
    504599596163
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about GRT 300

What vehicle is registration GRT 300 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GRT 300 on a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jun 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does GRT 300 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GRT 300 is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on GRT 300?
The MOT on GRT 300 is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GRT 300 done?
GRT 300 was recorded at 179,502 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 5,166 miles a year.
Has GRT 300 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GRT 300 has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on GRT 300 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on GRT 300 find?
GRT 300 passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened; offside front macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened.

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